As Umor-Otutu Kingdom Celebrates The First Indigenous Commissioner of Police, COMPOL Ofem Ikpi Arikpo

As Umor-Otutu Kingdom Celebrates The First Indigenous Commissioner of Police, COMPOL Ofem Ikpi Arikpo

By Bassey Okri, Ph.D Today, Umor-Otutu Kingdom stands bathed in the full glow of pride, gratitude, and collective fulfilment as it celebrates a landmark achievement, the rise of Compol Ofem Ikpi Arikpo as the first indigenous Commissioner of Police from our great Kingdom. This historic moment transcends personal elevation; it is a shared victory, indelibly…

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Hilliard Eta's Disconnect: Questioning Governor Otu's "Season of Sweetness"

Hilliard Eta’s Disconnect: Questioning Governor Otu’s “Season of Sweetness”

By Nsa Gill Ntufam Hilliard Eta, the appointed Chairman of the NYSC Federal Board awaiting inauguration, appears to be grappling with the perceived disconnect between the realities of Cross River State’s economy and the administration of Governor Bassey Edet Otu. Eta’s skepticism, particularly regarding the “Season of Sweetness” slogan—a term derived from Governor Otu’s long-held…

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Rt Hon Orok Duke Reacts to Arrest of Masquerade in Uyo, Calls for Strict Adherence to Modern Law

Rt Hon Orok Duke Reacts to Arrest of Masquerade in Uyo, Calls for Strict Adherence to Modern Law

The current Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) representative for Cross River State Rt. Hon. Orok Otu Duke Ph.D has reacted to the recent arrest and planned prosecution of Citizen David Effiong—popularly known for appearing as Ekpo Ibibio/Annang—by the Akwa Ibom State Police Command, describing the development as a reflection of the ongoing clash between traditional…

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Legacy, Leadership, and Unity: How Governor Otu Brought Cross River’s Past Governors Together

Legacy, Leadership, and Unity: How Governor Otu Brought Cross River’s Past Governors Together

By Rasheed Olanrewaju In what many are calling an unprecedented move in Cross River State’s political history, Governor Bassey Edet Otu yesterday, November 30,2025, convened all past elected governors of the state to honour their contributions to the state’s development trajectory. The event, which kicked off the 2025 Christmas Festival and set the stage for…

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Betta Edu at 39: An Enigma of Public Service, Transformational Impact, Compassionate Humanitarianism, and Global Leadership

Betta Edu at 39: An Enigma of Public Service, Transformational Impact, Compassionate Humanitarianism, and Global Leadership

By Rasheed Olanrewaju Zubair ANIPR, fMBI “Men do not shape destiny; destiny produces the man for the hour.” – Fidel Castro At 39, energetic, academically fortified, enterprising, and imbued with youthful zeal, Dr. Betta Edu stands as one of the brightest examples of destiny shaping leadership. Her trajectory through medicine, governance, humanitarian work, and politics…

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Press Statement: An Urgent Call To Save The Odukpani-Itu-Ikot Ekpene Road – A Lifeline In Distress

Press Statement: An Urgent Call To Save The Odukpani-Itu-Ikot Ekpene Road – A Lifeline In Distress

By The Calabar-Odukpani Peoples’ Assembly October 15, 2025 We the undersigned, on behalf of the Calabar-Odukpani Peoples’ Assembly, hereby make known our position that, the Odukpani-Itu-Ikot Ekpene federal highway, a vital artery connecting Cross River and Akwa Ibom States, remains a national disgrace, mired in neglect, broken promises, and bureaucratic inertia. In recent years, this…

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